The 2020 Cleveland Auto Show is the ultimate road show
Huge lines are forming for the 2020 Cleveland Auto Show and with good reason. There’s a lot to see and do with the entire family. You could say that this year’s show is “electric” with new models of energy efficient cars on display by a number of manufacturers.
Leading the way in “buzz” is the soon to be available Ford Mustang Mach-E that boasts an unofficial zero to 60 in four seconds and is rated for up to three hundred miles travel between charges. It is the ultimate soccer mom vehicle for those wanting to pop in a couple of car seats for a really quick trip around town doing errands. Other all electric models on display include the Chevy Bolt EV, the General Motors EV-1 and the nimble Nissan Leaf that is also available for a Ride N’ Drive.
If you’re looking for a little bit of indoor adventure you can choose to take a ride at three test tracks built to show the dexterity of various Jeep, BMW and Dodge trucks and ATVs with hill climbs, ramps and three wheel maneuverings over slanted landscapes. FUN!
Millionaire’s Row is back with a collection of cars mere mortals can only dream about. If you want to see what a million dollars looks like on four wheels this is a must see exhibit. Included in the showcase: a 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, a 2020 Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge, a 2020 Bentley Continental GT 1/100, a 2020 Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series, a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG-GT635, a 2020 Lotus Evora GT, a 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo and a 2020 Porsche 911 Carera.
More down to earth is the Classic Car exhibit located in the South Hall where local owners get a chance to show off their restored and custom cars dating 25 years or more. On the line is being named “Best of Show.” Also on display in this area is the 2019 Cannonball Run record setting Mercedes E63 AMG with a list of all the added law enforcement deterrents as well as the average speed and times for the trip.
Inside the West Entrance you can register to win a 24 month lease on either a 2020 Buick Encore GX or a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation. Ten finalists will be chosen to come back to the show on March 1, 2020 with two Grand Prize winners to be selected.
The Crawford Auto-Aviation museum is back with some results of their beautiful restoration work and information about the museum and what they do. Another fun stop is the Celebrity Car Museum display that includes K.I.T.T. from Night Rider, the “Back to the Future” Delorean Time Machine, the 1983 GMC A-Team Vandura and the 1967 Pontiac GTO.
Hidden among the various manufacturer displays is “Auto Show Alpha” which is a full size concept car produced in Oklahoma.
For those looking for their next vehicle or just wanting to have a little driving fun, six manufacturers are featuring Ride N’ Drive where you can take a spin in the car of your choice. The brands represented this year are Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen.
The following special promotions will happen during the show including:
Monday, February 24: Family Day presented by Medical Mutual. Kids 15 and younger get in free. Cleveland Browns star Nick Chubb will be on hand to sign autographs in the GMC display from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25: While supply lasts a free Cleveland Auto Show T-Shirt from 6 to 7 at the BMW display plus Cleveland Browns punter Jamie "The Scottish Hammer” Gillan will be on hand to sign autographs.
Wednesday, February 26: Main Concourse has Kaulig Racing bringing in NASCAR Drivers Justin Haley, AJ Almandinger, Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice signing autographs.
Thursday, February 27: Northern Ohio Heroes Day with free admission to all military and first responders (family members not included in the free admission).
Saturday, February 29: The 21st Annual Classic Car Show “Best of Show” presented by Cleveland Browns star Nick Chubb.
Show hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $14 for Adults, $12 for preteens and seniors with children six and under free. Parking is free courtesy of Cleveland New Auto Dealers. You can purchase tickets online at www.clevelandautoshow.com with no added convenience fees.